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Sam Barron

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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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Politics
State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill
State Democrats Propose Legislation In Response To Tax Reform Bill State lawmakers are fighting back after a Republican-led federal tax reform bill was passed and signed into law this week. The bill caps state and local property tax deductions at $10,000 which could hurt people who live in high tax states like New York. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin said she would introduce legislation allowing New York residents to itemize their state returns even if they do not itemize their federal returns. The categories of itemized deductions used at the federal level are also used for the New York State personal income tax. “The new federal tax bill is an assault on New …

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Schools
Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz' Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz'
Pines Bridges, Walden Students Perform 'The Wizard Of Oz' YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A recent production of "The Wizard of Oz' made sure everyone got a chance to shine.Students at the Pines Bridge and Walden Schools performed "The Wizard of Oz" at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES campus last week, serving as both cast and crew. “All of the kids are involved,” said art teacher Jesse Steiner,.“They all have had a hand in putting on this play – whether they helped to paint a set or acted in the show.”  The work starts in art class, where Steiner will spread out tasks based on students’ abilities and their goals. Some students may do broad-…

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Sports
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored
Longtime Yorktown Soccer Coach Honored George Souls has always put his kids first. Souls, who has coached soccer in Yorktown for 37 years, was named Personality of the Month in December by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. Souls has coached nearly 30 teams and was inducted into the East Hudson Youth Soccer League Hall of Fame in 2009. "It was quite the honor," Souls said. "I was very surprised." The soccer bug bit Souls when his son started playing. Initially helping out the coach, Souls took over when he left and was hooked. He has coached more than 500 boys and girls, including his son, daught…

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Lifestyle
Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Princess Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Princess is looking to find her Prince Charming. The SPCA of Westchester is hoping someone will adopt Princess, who they describe as fun, friendly and an absolute love. Princess loves playing fetch and cuddling, according to the SPCA. For more information, e-mail trainer@spca914.org or call (914) 941-2896 ext. 24.

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News
It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There
It Takes A Village: Tuxedo Could Be Heading There TUXEDO, N.Y. -- How does the Village of Tuxedo sound? The Town of Tuxedo is exploring the idea of forming a village that would share the same borders of the town, according to the Times Herald-Record.  The town has reached out to a law firm to consider the idea, feeling it would help prevent a pipeline from being built through town, though they declined to offer further specifics, according to the Times Herald-Record. To read the Times Herald-Record story, click here.

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Sports
White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks
White Plains Native Sean Kilpatrick Signs With Milwaukee Bucks Sean Kilpatrick has a new home. The White Plains native, who was born in Yonkers, signed with the Milwaukee Bucks this week after he was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. In his first game with the Bucks Friday, Kilpatrick played 10 minutes and scored five points, helping to lead Milwaukee to a 109-104 win over Charlotte. "#FeartheDeer," Kilpatrick tweeted about his signing. Kilpatrick had struggled to crack the Nets rotation this season, playing in 16 games where he averaged 4.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and .9 assists per game. Last season, he averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.2 assi…

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Schools
Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute
Dr. Anthony: Bourdain Gets Honorary Degree From Culinary Institute Just call him Dr. Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, his alma mater, delivering the keynote address at commencement ceremonies Thursday.  “The CIA is an institution that I’m very grateful for having attended,” Bourdain told the 143 graduates and their families. “It was incredibly important to me. I had a good time here, and I’m grateful for all of the skills I learned and the experiences I had.” Bourdain, who also attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, enrolled at the CIA in 1978. He gained fame with his book …

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Politics
Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects
Gillibrand, Cuomo Rank High Among 2020 Democratic Presidential Prospects Could the 2020 presidential election once again be New York v. New York? U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) made the Washington Post's list of the top 15 Democratic presidential candidates for 2020 to challenge Republican President Donald Trump, a fellow New Yorker. Gillibrand came in 4th while Cuomo was 10th. Sen. Bernie Sanders was ranked first. Gillibrand has made a name for herself on the national stage after calling for Trump to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Trump responded by tweeting Gillibrand "would do anything"…

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Schools
Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum
Ossining Kindergarteners Create Gingerbread Museum OSSINING, N.Y. --  It was all about the gingerbread at the Park Early Childhood Center this week.The kindergarteners read "The Gingerbread Man" book, saw gingerbread houses and created their own "Gingerbread Story Literacy Museum." The interactive museum featured literacy projects each class created from the many versions of the book, such as “Gingerbread Friends,” “The Gingerbread Bear,” “Gingerbread Pirates” and “Gingerbread Baby.” For one of the museum exhibits, children held a paper gingerbread man on a string and recited parts of the “The Gingerbread Man” as they wa…

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Business
En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester
En Garde! Olympic Silver Medalist Launches Fencing School In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Tim Morehouse was an Olympic silver medalist in fencing in the 2008 Olympics. Now he's looking to train the next generation of fencers in Port Chester. The Tim Morehouse Fencing Club opened in September at 135 Pearl St. and is already making its mark. Morehouse said he wants to have the number one youth and elite fencing club in the world, and bring Olympic medals to Westchester. "There is a high demand for fencing in the Westchester area," Morehouse said. "I was looking for locations and Port Chester seemed to be right in the middle of everything. Port …

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